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Sullo Family History

Sullo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from a short form of a personal name such as Tomasullo a pet form of Tommaso (see Thomas).

Variant of Sulla.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sullo family from?

You can see how Sullo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sullo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sullo family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sullo's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sullo families in 1841.
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What did your Sullo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullo. 35% of Sullo men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sullo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullo were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

What Sullo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sullo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 707 immigration records available for the last name Sullo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Sullo. For the veterans among your Sullo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sullo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sullo in 1960 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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